Installation Guide

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FIT THE COLLAR RECEIVER
IMPORTANT: The proper fi t and placement of the Collar Receiver is important for eff ective training.
The Contact Points must have direct contact with your dog’s skin.
To ensure a proper fi t, follow these steps:
STEP
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03
Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fi t of the collar is important. A collar
worn for too long, or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. This is called bed
sores; it is also called decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fi t to prevent excessive pressure; follow the instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a lead/leash to the electronic collar; it will cause excessive pressure on
the contacts.
• When using a separate collar for a lead/leash, don’t put pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your veterinarian.
For additional information on bed sores and pressure necrosis, please visit the Support section for
remote trainers at www.sportdog.com.
These steps will help keep your dog safe and comfortable. Millions of dogs are comfortable while
they wear stainless steel contacts. Some dogs are sensitive to contact pressure. You may fi nd after
some time that your dog is very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may relax some of these precautions.
It is important to continue daily checks of the contact area. If redness or sores are found, discontinue
use until the skin has fully healed.
3A
3B
1. With your dog standing (3A), center the
Collar Receiver so the Contact Points are
underneath your dog’s neck, touching the
skin (3B). If your dog has a long or thick
coat, you have two options to ensure
consistent contact: either trim the hair
around the Contact Points or switch to the longer Contact Points included with your system.
• You may need to trim the hair in the area of the Contact Points. Never shave the dog’s neck;
this may lead to a rash or infection.
• You should not make the collar any tighter than is required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will
increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.